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in time
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As a noun, in time means in the correct rhythm. As an adverb, it means within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time.
Meanings of in time
3 meaningsnoun
In the correct rhythmtime
“the dancers moved in time with the music”
adverb
Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
“he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves”
“sooner or later you will have to face the facts”
“in time they came to accept the harsh reality”
Similar: yetWithout being tardy
“we made it to the party in time”
Similar: soon enough
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).
Synonyms by meaning
adverb: within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
adverb: without being tardy
soon enough